After World War III a small group of people live in the desert. A young man tries to run away, hoping to find other communities of survivors, but is told by the elders that he must stay and marry the group's only young woman.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John KerrDavid McAdam | David McAdam |
 Piper LaurieRuth McAdam | Ruth McAdam |
 Victor JoryReverend Mr. Powell | Reverend Mr. Powell |
 Mary AstorVirginia Jackson | Virginia Jackson |
 Elizabeth PattersonAunt Ida | Aunt Ida |
 James DunnJackson | Jackson |